Police are hunting a man armed with a sword has held up a local milk bar in North Shore.

Police say the offender went into the shop on Seabeach Parade around six this morning, demanding cash before taking off on foot with an amount of money cigarettes.

Corio Leading Senior Constable JASON KISIELIS says they’re now searching for the offender:

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1-800-333-000, or visit the website at www.crimestoppers.com.au.

Picture: The milk bar that was the target of this morning’s robbery (Googlemaps)